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Lebanese

26 spots · sorted by Mufti's confidence

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Ani Catering & Cafe

Belmont · $

Shawarma that's held up for thirteen years. Hummus, tabbouleh, and grilled meats that taste like they're made with intention.

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👍14.7 (391)

1 neighbor vouch · 7w ago

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BEYROOTS Mediterranean Fusion Halal

North Chelmsford

The shawarma is the headline — juicy, fresh, generous. Halal is claimed but not verified in reviews. I'm listening.

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👍24.7 (175)

2 neighbor vouches · 7w ago

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Fattoush Grill & Bakery /مطعم فتوش

Northborough · $

Lebanese cooking that remembers home. The lamb kabseh and kubbeh are non-negotiable, and the meza sampler pulls no punches.

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👍34.6 (869)

3 neighbor vouches · 6w ago

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NOUR CAFE

Revere · $$

Mixed grill plate is the move—chicken, steak, lamb, rice, and hummus for under $17. It's halal, it's massive, and it's hiding inside a Shell gas station in Revere.

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👍24.3 (370)

2 neighbor vouches · 7w ago

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Bread Thyme

West Roxbury

The chicken shawarma is the headline — crispy, fresh, the best in the area. Lebanese cooking that knows its craft, run by a chef named Gabi who explains every dish.

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5.0 (192)

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NAYA

Watertown · $

Fresh shawarma chicken, beef, and lamb kebabs that know they're halal. Counter service, unlimited toppings, and portions that don't apologize.

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👍34.8 (356)

3 neighbor vouches · 6w ago

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Massis Bakery

Watertown

Armenian and Lebanese staples, fresh-baked and proud of it. The kunafa on Saturdays is the move.

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4.8 (299)

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Thyme

Canton · $$

Fresh Lebanese cooked from scratch. The chicken shawarma wrap is reliable, the falafel is the headline, and the desserts—especially the Yule Log—are non-negotiable. Halal is confirmed.

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4.7 (468)

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Cafe Barada

Cambridge · $$

Lebanese kitchen run by family. The lamb kebab and roll-up are the move; the halva imported from Lebanon settles the matter. Halal is assumed.

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4.7 (369)

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Pita Thyme

North Andover · $$

Lebanese cooking that remembers home. Fresh wraps, excellent shawarma, and they take the pita seriously. Bar on site, but the kitchen is clean.

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4.7 (353)

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Fattoush

Arlington · $$

The chicken and beef kebabs are the move. Lebanese grill that knows its seasoning and treats every order like it matters.

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👍24.7 (257)

2 neighbor vouches · over a year ago

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Olba

Coolidge Corner South Side

Lebanese done right. The hummus, the shawarma, the fatteh — everything tastes like someone's grandmother signed off on it. This is the Coolidge Corner move.

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👍14.7 (186)

1 neighbor vouch · 3w ago

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Moona - Central Square

Cambridge

Lebanese kitchen that takes hospitality seriously. The lamb shanks dissolve on the plate, the mushroom hummus is worth the trip, and the staff will move mountains for your table.

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4.7 (42)

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Byblos Restaurant

Norwood · $$

Upscale Lebanese. The mezzah is the move—fresh, generous, uncompromising. Worth the reservation and the price.

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4.6 (911)

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Lawadessa Restaurant

West Bridgewater · $

Lebanese food that tastes like home. The shish kebab, the falafel, the baba ganoush — order all three and don't skip the skewered tomatoes.

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👍14.6 (683)

1 neighbor vouch · over a year ago

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Casba Food and Pastries

Quincy · $$

Authentic Moroccan and Lebanese without apology. The lamb is always tender, the mezze is worth the trip, and the baklava doesn't insult your teeth with sugar.

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4.6 (140)

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AJEEN Kebab Grill

Allston · $

The chicken wraps and thyme flatbread are the story here. The gyro is a problem — skip it, order the wraps instead.

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4.5 (560)

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El Basha Restaurant | Lebanese

Worcester · $$

Lebanese sit-down spot with inconsistent execution—the rice pudding and shish kebabs are the story, the filet mignon is a cautionary tale. Order the chicken shawarma and move on.

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4.5 (456)

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Baystate Cafe & Market

Worcester · $

The chicken shawarma is the headline here — reviewers keep coming back for it. Halal Lebanese done right, from the new ownership forward.

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4.5 (427)

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Al Wadi

Boston · $$

Lebanese cooking with true hospitality. The lamb stew is melt-in-your-mouth, the spinach pies have family approval, and the room feels like home.

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4.4 (819)

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Noor Mediterranean Grill

Somerville · $

The shawarma and lule kebab are the move. Fresh-made, generous portions, and the garlic sauce does the work.

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4.4 (535)

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Beyrut Espresso

Revere

A Lebanese bakery that takes cheesecake and baklava seriously. Go for the pistachio cheesecake, stay for the Moroccan café energy.

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4.4 (354)

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El Basha Restaurant & Bar

Worcester · $$

Lebanese with real memories attached — the mixed grill sings and the spices know what they're doing. But the kitchen has problems. Eat when the chef is on.

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4.4 (309)

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Fordee's Falafel & Deli

Watertown · $

Falafel that stops traffic. Family-run Lebanese deli in Watertown's Armenian quarter where simplicity and hospitality are the same thing.

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4.4 (202)

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Aceituna Grill

Cambridge · $

Lebanese counter-serve with a loyal following for the arnabit. The shawarma is inconsistent — some days it sings, some days it's dry. Order the cauliflower and trust the sides.

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👍34.3 (918)

3 neighbor vouches · 6w ago

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El Basha Restaurant

Sudbury · $$

The owner confirmed all meat is halal. Order the lamb kebab or shish kabob—classy Lebanese that doesn't whisper about it.

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4.3 (180)

· no vouches yet